Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
Tel:
(843)767-8383
- Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science serves 516 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1057 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 9% |
| Black | 65% | 34% |
| White | 9% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Montessori Community School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lambs Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Charleston Lambs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
0.7 miles
6800 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843)767-5900 0.7 PK-5 396 - North Charleston W. B. Goodwin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 533 students
1.2 miles
5501 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843)767-5911 1.2 PK-5 533 - Charleston Afb Hunley Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
1.5 miles
1000 Michigan Avenue
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843)767-5914 1.5 PK-5 495 - Charleston Drayton Hall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 825 students
1.6 miles
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843)852-0678 1.6 PK-5 825 - Charleston Springfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 619 students
2.7 miles
2741 Clover Street
Charleston, SC 29414
(843)763-1538 2.7 PK-5 619
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